by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UCLA ranks in comparison to other schools with area studies programs.
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The bachelor's program at UCLA was ranked #17 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #3 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best Area Studies Graduate Degree Schools | 8 |
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 16 |
| Best Area Studies Schools | 17 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Los Angeles handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 46% over the previous year when 92 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in area studies from UCLA. This makes it the #23 most popular school for area studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
Area Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCLA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,819 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,211 for all area studies students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCLA, area studies students borrow a median amount of $46,774 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,231 for all area studies majors across the country.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $1,913 | $1,913 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,574 | $1,574 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,148 | $17,148 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,562 | $5,562 |
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The area studies program at UCLA awarded 50 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 44% of these degrees went to men with the other 56% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Los Angeles with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UCLA area studies bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UCLA Online Learning page.
Of the 28 students who earned a master's degree in Area Studies from UCLA in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Los Angeles with a master's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at University of California - Los Angeles.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 281 |
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